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(4.) "That the Governors of the Australian Colonies be advised to transmit the Memorial
for presentation to Her Majesty by the mail leaving Australia in April, via Suez, and
the Governor of New Zealand by the first mail afterwards; and that their Excellencies
be requested to explain to the Secretary of State the occasion of the assembling of this
Conference, and the results of its deliberations.

(5.) "That the Governments of the Colonies represented at this Conference adopt such
measures as may be necessary as early as may be convenient after the assembling of
Parliament in each case, to give legislative sanction to the agreements of this Conference.

(6.) "That, in order to secure uniform and harmonious action on the part of the respective
Governments, it is expedient that they should communicate with each other, as fully as
may be practicable."

Mr. Verdon seconded the motion, and the Resolutions were agreed to by the Conference.
Mr. Docker moved the adoption of the following resolution :—
"That the respective Governments undertake to do all that may be necessary in London to
further the objects of this Conference."
Mr. Parkes seconded the motion, and the resolution was agreed to by the Conference.
Mr. Hall moved the adoption of the List of Branch Services.
Mr. Ward seconded the motion.
Mr. Boucaut proposed, as an amendment, "That the arrangement for the Branch Services, in
connection with the Service via King George's Sound, be made on the assumption that the mails by
the Suez steamer be delivered at Port Adelaide."
Mr. Duffield seconded the motion, which was negatived by the Conference.
Other amendments having been consented to by Mr. Hall, the following List of Branch Services
was agreed to by the Conference :—

A LIST OF BRANCH MAIL SERVICES required to connect the whole of the Australian Colonies with
the three lines of Postal Communication between Great Britain and Australasia, via Suez and
King George's Sound, via Suez and Singapore, and via Panama and New Zealand.

I.—FOR THE SERVICE via KING GEORGE'S SOUND.
On the arrival of the Suez steamer at Melbourne, one branch steamer to leave for Launceston and
another for New Zealand. On the arrival of the same Suez steamer at Sydney, a branch steamer to
leave for Brisbane. Return branch steamers to leave Brisbane, New Zealand, and Launceston, in time
to reach Sydney and Melbourne respectively before the departure of the steamer for Suez.
The Adelaide Mails by this line will be delivered by the Suez steamer at Kangaroo Island, and
conveyed to and from that Island and Port Adelaide by a branch service.

II.—FOR THE SERVICE via SINGAPORE.
On the arrival of the Singapore steamer at Sydney, one branch steamer to leave that port for a port in
New Zealand, and another for Melbourne. On the arrival of the latter vessel at Melbourne, either
the same or another steamer to proceed to Adelaide, and a branch steamer also to proceed to
Launceston. Branch steamers to return to Melbourne and Sydney respectively in time to catch a
return Mail to Singapore.

III.—FOR THE SERVICE via PANAMA.
On the arrival of the Panama steamer at Wellington, a branch steamer to leave for Melbourne. On
its arrival there, either the same or another vessel to proceed to Adelaide, and another branch steamer
to proceed to Launceston. On arrival of the Panama steamer at Sydney, a branch steamer to proceed
to Brisbane. The branch steamers to return to Sydney and Wellington respectively in time for a
return Mail to Panama.

All the branch services to be performed at a speed of not less than nine and a half (9½) knots per
hour. The several branch steamers to take their departure, on the outward journey, within six hours
after the arrival of the trunk-line steamer; and, if necessary, to wait her arrival for a period not
exceeding three days beyond her due date.

SUMMARY.

I.—KING GEORGE'S SOUND LINE.

1. Kangaroo Island to Port Adelaide
   and back.
2. Melbourne to Launceston and back.
3. Melbourne to New Zealand and back.
4. Sydney to Brisbane and back.

II.—SINGAPORE LINE.

1. Sydney to New Zealand and back.
2. Sydney to Melbourne and back.
3. Melbourne to Adelaide and back.
4. Melbourne to Launceston and back.

III.—PANAMA LINE.

1. Wellington to Melbourne and back.
2. Melbourne to Adelaide and back.
3. Melbourne to Launceston and back.
4. Sydney to Brisbane and back.